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Tuesday, July 26, 2016

The country’s flagship classical and contemporary dance company opens its 47th performance season with “FIREBIRD and other ballets”. A mixed bill of contemporary and neo-classical works, the show features pieces by David Campos, Dwight Rodrigazo, and Carlo Pacis, and an all-new “Firebird”, choreographed by George Birkadze.

Russian-born choreographer George Birkadze reimagines the Russian folk tale of “The Firebird” and brings it into a pre-Hispanic Philippine setting. The ballet’s costumes are designed by Mark Lewis Higgins, taking inspiration from historical documents such as the Boxer Codex, and using elements such as gold, spices, and porcelain.

Renowned Spanish choreographer David Campos draws from the company’s unique strengths as he reworks “Neneledej” for the cast. Originally performed by Ballet David Campos, the piece is a witty take on neo-classical ballet.

“Moving Two” by Dwight Rodrigazo is a contemporary pas de deux originally choreographed for Jean Marc Cordero and Candice Adea after their victory at the USA International Ballet Competition in 2011.

Originally choreographed in 2010, Carlo Pacis’ “Shifting Wait” won the Gawad Buhay for Outstanding Choreography in Modern Dance. This production features an expanded version of the piece, with an added third movement, and six pairs of dancers instead of the original four.

“FIREBIRD and other ballets” runs for one weekend: August 19, 8:00 PM, August 20 & 21, 2:00 PM & 6:00 PM at the Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo (CCP Main Theater). For inquiries, visit www.ballet.ph, send an email to info@ballet.ph, or call Ballet Philippines at 551-1003.

Another classic work of Hans Christian Andersen will be premiered through its famous story of “THE EMPEROR’S NEW CLOTHES” by Kids Acts Philippines, the premier children’s theatre in the country. This is the company’s 14th Musical Theatre Season offering for schools, parents, children and the entire family.

Kids Acts Philippines proudly presents “THE EMPEROR’S NEW CLOTHES” with script, lyrics and direction by LUIGI NACARIO, who won his first writing crown from BroadwayWorld Philippines Awards through Hansel and Gretel Musical and music by EUGENE BELBIS, who recently won his Best Musical Director Trophy of last year’s ALIW Awards through Beauty and the Beast Musical. These two collaborators of creating children’s musicals were named by critics as the Philippines’ “Jim Eiler and Jean Bargy”, the renowned creators of children’s musicals of the world.

The Emperor’s New Clothes is a story of honesty, forgiveness and humility. It corners the Emperor’s vanity to clothes and living a life of extravagance, luxury and lavishness. It was said that the Emperor loved beautiful new clothes so much that he spent all his money on being finely dressed. He loved going to the theater or fond of riding about in his carriage to show off his new clothes. He had a different costume for every hour of the day. He was the ruler who spent most of his time in his dressing more than at the palace’s court. One day his royal wife and at the same time his fashion confidant suggested of a grand and extravagant thanksgiving parade. The royal couple invited all the finest weavers in the kingdom to create cloth that will exalt the emperor to be envied by all. Until, he was swindled by the two weavers, who claimed to be weavers who knew how to make the finest cloth imaginable with colors and patterns were extraordinarily beautiful, that its material had the amazing property which was invisible to anyone who was incompetent and stupid. The announcement went around the kingdom that the emperor will be parading new clothes and only those who were sensible can see its magnificence. On the day of thanksgiving, everyone praised the emperor’s new clothes, while all the people were applauding and giving good admiration to the king and his costume, a child’s voice echoed confidently up in the air that made everyone stupefied and speechless. He shouted, “The Emperor doesn’t have anything on!”, the statement brought each one to realize that the child was right. The emperor shuddered, for he knew that they were right, but he thought to just go on walking together with the chamberlains carrying the train that wasn't there. He immediately ordered to capture the tricksters and punished them accordingly. The two tricksters pleaded for forgiveness and promised to create the real splendid clothes for him as a sign of their honest repentance as they were true fine weavers before they became dishonorable cheaters. After several days, the new clothes of the emperor was finished that only wonderful words can be said to describe the creation being a real masterpiece of all time. The emperor announced a second royal procession not to brag his clothes but to celebrate the true spirit of happiness that people should get hold of for a progressive and peaceful kingdom that will make all live happily forevermore.

Friday, July 22, 2016

On its 9th year, the annual gatherings of Cuyonons
in Metro Manila, and nearby provinces is in full swing to celebrate western
influences, attendees and guest is expected to dress like cowboys and cowgirls
to the merry month as they commemorate the feast of St. Agustine, the patron
saint of the Island Cuyo in the province of Palawan.

Rossana Pediadco-Trampe, this year’s over all chairwoman
of the event said that it is still the same formula they are doing, however the
dances to be presented by its steering committees are dances from barrio fiesta,
and their version of Toting, a local folksong that talks life in the island.

This year’s gathering will feature Lovely Amor aka Robert
Eleazar, the Cuyonon stand up comedienne who made headlines after winning at a
reality TV search To The Maxx of ABS-CBN. He became more popular for
impersonating Eula Valdez character in the soap opera “Pangako Sa Yo” as Amor
Powers.

Returning from last year’s event is Nonoy Lanzanas of the
group SInika (Sining ng mga Katutubo), but this time it’s a solo show for him
with some music collaborations with Trampe.The 9th year guest speaker is Rod Franco, an Ateneo alumna
and former NLEX President.

Cuyonon Baragatan is set this August 14, Sunday at 11am
still at Club Filipino in Greenhills, San Juan City. In the past years, this event
is well attended by past and present Government officials of the Province of
Palawan, and they honor some Cuyonon personalities that continue to inspire in
different fields, to the like of Dr.Heracleo Lagrada, former AFP Spokesman
Commodore Jose Miguel Rodriguez, and many others.

Cuyo is the oldest town in Palawan, where dialect and
culture is still intact now a days. Baragatan which mean convergence start as a
reunion supposedly of some old natives of Cuyo who are now based abroad or indifferent
parts of the country today. Tickets for
the event is P500 and it’s available for reservation thru their Facebook page
or at the registration table during the event. Big prizes, gifts and gift check
awaits this year’s attendees during the much awaited raffle in between
programs.

Thursday, July 21, 2016

“Kung Pwede Lang”, the heartwarming ballad by Asia’s Acoustic Sweetheart Sabrina is the theme song of GMA’s latest Korean series “Oh My Venus”.

The series tells the story of Niko (portrayed by So Ji-sub), a personal trainer and Janelle (portrayed by Shin Min-a), a lawyer who used to be known for her pretty face and enviable figure but has gained a lot of weight. As they work on her physical transformation, will the two fall in love eventually?

“Kung Pwede Lang” was written by Sabrina herself and is the only Tagalog track off her all-originals album “Sab”. The song is about second chance and yearning for lost time.

“I’m so excited that my song “Kung Pwede Lang” was chosen to be the theme song of a popular Kean series,” Sabrina said. “I’m sure a lot can relate to the song more and hopefully touch other people via ‘Oh My Venus’”.

“Sab” is now available worldwide digitally on Spinnr, iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, Deezer on June 17 and on CDs at leading record stores. The digital release also includes the first two songs she wrote way back, during her “I Love Acoustic” compilation days, called “Oh Boy” and “Paradise”. “Oh My Venus” airs on GMA Network weekdays at 11am.

For bookings and inquiries, contact Bea Velasquez of MCA Music Artist Management at +639209682991 or email mcabookings@umusic.com. For more information on Sabrina, log on to the following pages: Facebook- MCA Music (Universal Music Philippines) or Sabrina- I Love Acoustic, Instagram- mca_music or lovelotssabrina, Twitter- @mcamusic or @lovelotssabrina.

On its fifth year, Lampara Publishing House and the Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA) are once again hosting Batang Lampara, Batang Kuwentista, a storytelling competition with creative workshops designed to enhance the participants’ storytelling and performance skills.

The printed word will come alive as talented kids learn how to incorporate theater skills into their story-telling. Register now to begin a fun journey of learning, self-discovery and the exciting process of story-telling to regale audiences with some of the most loved and value-laden children’s tales!

HOW TO REGISTER1. Application forms are available at all PRECIOUS PAGES outlets in Metro Manila, and the PETA Theater Center located at No. 5 Eymard Drive, New Manila Quezon City. Interested applicants may also email petastorytelling@gmail.com to request for an electronic copy of the form.

2. Fill out the registration form and submit to any of the PRECIOUS PAGES outlets or to the PETA Theater Center with the following:a. Photocopy of school registration form b. 2x2 photo c. Registration fee of P 400.00 which will cover workshop and cost of material

Deadline of Registration is on August 19, 2016.

COMPETITION RULESThe competition is open in two categories:

Category A for children Grades 1-4

Category B for children Grades 5-7

Each school may send up to 3 participants per category.

1. Storytelling workshop and selection of finalistsRegistered participants should be available to join a 4-hour workshop to be held at the PETA Theater Center. The performance showcase at the end of the workshop shall determine the 10 finalists for each category. Announcement of finalists will be on September 5, 2016.

2. Finalists’ Workshop.All finalists will be invited to join a 1-day storytelling workshop on September 9, 2016 to be conducted by PETA ARTIST-TEACHERS to prepare them for the finals.

3. Finals.

The finals will be held during the Manila International Book Fair on September 16, 2016 at the SM Mall of Asia SMX Convention Center.

Wednesday, July 20, 2016

Pinoy Big Brother is now back in boob tube, back in years,
Many Palawenyos dream to enter this house, since auditions are held before in
Manila only, some Puerto Princesans go there and try their luck, among we heard
that make to some Top 50 or even a 100 is Hotelier Rose Marie Arga of Royal
Oberoi Hotel, yes she did audition and almost make it, but for some reason she
fail.

Like this story of Febbie Ann Sabaluca, the former beauty
Queen wannabe did try her luck to be a housemate, she was even there at the
house of Kuya but failed to continue her stay, if I'm not mistaken, thisis the time
for Teen Edition where Kim Chiu emerge as the winner. Here is our story of here
in Sipet-Sipet Espesyal.

Tuesday, July 19, 2016

GQWEST Inc the country's premiere water franchising company has taken another step towards greening its operations by installing resource conservation methods in its Superstore.

As part of its Green Mindset Program the company installed solar panels and a system of underground and overhead cisterns to reduce its resource consumption. The company's Superstore located in Lincoln street Quezon City is its industrial grade water station that caters to its institutional clients like SM malls and Globe Telecom.

The solar panels installed will allow the company to reduce its electrical consumption. At the same time, the cisterns installed will store rainwater and help reduce water consumption and eliminate wastage. The company expects to benefit from these twin measures as it seeks to pair environmental sustainability and greater operational efficiency.

Since it began operations, the company has been committed to reducing its carbon footprint through its Green Mindset Program. Apart from its latest initiatives the company has also been a longtime supporter of environmental NGO's like Haribon having regularly participated with the group's tree planting program. (PR)

Weddings never fail to bring people together, it is a time to celebrate love and reconnect with family and friends. It is also a time to reflect on what it really means to be an adult.

This week on Single/Single, our favourite weekend barkada will once again come together for another celebration. This time, to organize a despedida de soltera for Tita Bianca and a stag party for her beloved soon-to-be-husband Dwight. The riot starts even before the parties start as they go into a frenzy planning for the two events. The laughter is even turned up a notch as Mama Yo, played by Bernardo Bernardo, returns to help in the preparations.

With love and wedding bells in the air, will Joey Boy and Joee Girl get inspired to give love another try, or will this affirm that they made the right decision in going separate ways? And how will Ranee, fresh from her heartbreak, handle herself amid the romantic celebrations?

Join the barkada in another hilarious episode as they learn #HowToAdult and get a lesson on the importance loyalty and commitment on PhilStarTV and Cinema One’s breakthrough series Single/Single season 2.

Single/Single airs every Sunday, 10PM on Cinema One with replays on Wednesdays, 8:30pm and Saturdays, 9pm. Past episodes can also be viewed on philstartv.com. For more updates, visit facebook.com/SingleSingleC1 and follow @SingleSingleC1 on Twitter and Instagram. (PR)

Tuesday, July 12, 2016

Reward yourself with prime, good old-fashioned, skateboard-sized barbecued pork ribs at 25% off simply by using your Citi credit card when you dine at Morganfield’s, located at the 2/F Uptown Mall, Bonifacio Global City. Enjoy their limited edition rib platter selections: Surf and Turf Platter served with a full slab of Inasal Pork Ribs, or Barbeque 2-Rib Platter served with half slabs of Hickory BBQ Spare Ribs and Inasal Pork Ribs. These platters also include a marvelous serving of grilled corn on the cob, corn bread, crispy fries and garden salad among other side dishes. Each platter is only P2,000 (from P2,695) and serves 3 to 4 persons.

Offer is valid from Mondays to Fridays until July 15, 2016, except on public holidays. So visit Morganfield’s now and have your Citi credit card or Citibank Visa debit card on hand to indulge in this tasty offer! To learn more about this mouthwatering promo and other dining deals exclusive to Citi cardholders, visit www.citibank.com.ph/lovetodine or call the 24-hour CitiPhone at 995 9999.

For the fifth consecutive year, WebGeek will host its annual hackathon, DevCup, on August 20-21, 2016 at the Meralco Multi-purpose Hall in Ortigas.

DevCup aims to bring together amazing developers, designers, and technology professionals to create innovative apps and showcase the Philippine developer talent. Participants are provided with a theme in which they must develop their app and they are given two days to complete their app to be presented to the judges.

Last 2015, 70 teams battled it out for the DevCup championship title. Out of the 70 registered teams, 60 apps were presented at the end of the event for the judges to select. The winning team of Jose Marco Padillo, Giovanni Angelo Balaguer and Micah Andrew Bule of Cynder, presented their app First Response which provides crowdsourced notifications for information dissemination during a disaster or calamity . On second place are Jezer Crespo, Marc Levinson B. Suarez, Reynaldo Del Rosario Jr of Xudoer with Xonar and CodeBuddy was third place with Connectify, with members Patrick Ofilada and Rommel David.

Early bird registration opens on July 18 until the 20. You can sign up as an individual, or up to a maximum of three as a team. Last year, tickets were sold out in just 2 days. Better to register early, as the event only have limited slots.

This year’s DevCup is expected to be as exciting as the previous years’ hackathons with the participation and support of Philippine developers as well as its esteemed sponsors. With your support we can make it a collaborative and fun experience for everyone.

Tuesday, July 5, 2016

Students are thrilled to go back to school especially with new stuff to add to their gear. Our children are so keen in keeping up with the Joneses and having the latest gadget gives them the drive to look forward to the school year 2016-2017

They anticipate to parade on the catwalks of their beloved school sporting the latest trend to match their new uniforms, shoes, bags, notebooks, etc.

Most of all its Parent’s funding season, the pinnacle of all. Allowance so to speak, where kids learn their first haggling in the world of finance.

Every parents dream is to fully provide for their treasured children/students. The necessities required by the academe is more often overwhelming. Thus Cd-R King perceives the need to provide for parents, students, and the school itself a channel where quality yet affordable supplies can be acquired.

Remember when CD-R King disrupted the nation by providing the most affordable blank media? Everyone shifted to the brand and most Filipinos are thankful to have an alternative as oppose to the more expensive ones in the market. Giving Filipinos a practical option has always been CR-R Kings vision.

Widest more affordable options for everyone

CD-R King still carries your beloved blank media for as low as Php5.00.

USB flash drives as low as Php160

They also have the most basic back to school neccessitites such as Ballpens for as low as Php2.00 a piece and Mechanical pencils for as low as Php10.00.

You can also buy Bond papers and other paper needs such as Photo and transfer sheets.

As far as gadget technology are concerned, you can now extend battery life of one gadget to another thru Miro USB to Micro USB mobile charging cable.

Get more data space for your Iphone with PQI i-connect.

Micro SD for android for as low as Php150

Scientific calculators are also very affordable at Php90.00

Schools may also enjoy the affordability CD-R King has to offer

Entry level projector for small classrooms can be acquired for as low as Php3,800

While bigger area projectors can be obtained for as low as Php9,900

Projector boards are offered for as low as Php2,280

Wireless Laser Presenter for as low as Php280.00

All these and more are available from your One-Stop media provider, CD-R King. Visit their more than 400 branches nationwide for any of your office, home and school needs.

We live in a world where being hairless other than the ones on our head is beautiful. Society has given much ado on being hairless from nose down and being seen with a body full of hair gives the impression as unhygienic.

While some of us grew up familiar with a razor, technology and the new era ushers in a better way in removing unsightly hair in our body.

Some might view it as plain vanity, but removing unsightly hair in our body simply shows that we care for our overall looks and we value how people sees us. Hair removal is a lifestyle and it shows how you brand yourself.

Branding yourself properly will eventually lead to elation. Feeling good about yourself can lead to a more productive life as it boost your confidence resulting to a more productive you.

Read on to establish pros and cons in ways to removing hair in your body.

Shaving vs.
waxing

Shaving

Waxing

Removes hair from surface

Removes hair from the root

Hair grows back in a day

Hair grows back in 3 weeks

Corse regrowth

Lighter and finer regrowth

Done every 2 days

Done every 3 -4 weeks

Skin discoloration

No discoloration

Prone to nicks, cuts and razor
burns

no nicks and cuts

Affordability
France, the place of love and the embodiment of timeless beauty brings to the country a technology of painless and hairless prowess.

Make way for Bella La Peau, a professional hair waxing salon that’s committed to bringing value for money and soothing services.

Bella La Peau directly translates to “beautiful skin”, hence, one will expect a salon that is dedicated to transforming the image of your skin to near perfection, soft to the eyes and touch.

Belle La Peau uses an exclusive Non – Strip Wax XXX from Singapore and is the sole Philippine franchisee of Wax XXX Academy which trains and equip their treatment professionals at an International level.

Belle La Peau Non-Strip waxes are made out of Pine Tree that are known to be rich in Vitamin A, hence, it helps prevent oxidative stress on your skin which explains the painless treatment. Furthermore, Belle La Peau waxes are warm, clay-type that are non-water based and are less susceptible to infections.

La Parfait Cire Bleau (Perfect Blue) Uses a strong polymer formulation that allows flexibility and is suitable for long course hair such as I your legs, arms, body and pubic area.

La Parfait Cire Rose (Perfect Pink) is a wax formulated from Titanium Dioxide which is a non-irritant formula that enhances skin’s natural protection and is suitable for Ingrown hair and for recently shaven hair.

La Parfait Cire Parfum (Perfect Scent-Orange) is a soothing aromatherapy was suitable for those who regularly wax and it effectively removes soft, short hairs such as in the face and nostrils.

La Parfait Core de RIz (Rice Wax – Green) is a wax formulated with rice from Japan that uses a low temperature suitable for long fine hair.

Monday, July 4, 2016

As
the popular saying goes, variety is the spice of life and Pizza Hut, the
country’s well-loved pizza chain, once again proves this adage true as it makes
every day more exciting with the newest Hut Feast selections. Featuring the
widest variety of food options and meal combinations, customers now have real
freedom to create their very own Hut Feasts everyday!

The new Hut Feast offerings are all about freedom to choose – with a total of
12 meal combinations for groups of 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10 diners. For each meal
combo, Pizza Hut has expanded the options for pizza flavors, main and side
dishes and even drinks! With each combination, diners can enjoy a savory,
satisfying meal that comes with huge savings of up to P1,132 depending on the
meal they choose!

According to Pizza Hut Philippines Marketing Officer-in-Charge Raymund Nobleza,
the new Hut Feast offerings are all about giving diners more freedom, variety
and savings. "Our Hut Feasts have been very popular with our customers,”
he says. “Our new offerings give them more reasons to enjoy Hut Feasts – they
can have fun creating their own meal everyday and it can be a different
combination each time. These are the best Hut Feasts yet from Pizza Hut.”

For each Hut Feast meal combo, customers can choose from nine main dish
options, and up to 15 side dish options. For groups of four or bigger, diners
have a choice between Pan and Hand-Stretched Pizzas, with 9 flavors available!

“Along with the new pizza flavors included in the Hut Feast promo, bigger
portions are now available to fit our customers’ appetites,” shares Pizza Hut
Philippines Digital Media and Public Relations Manager Jun Bernabe. “This makes
each Hut Feast meal even more satisfying and delivers better value for money.”

For example, Pizza Hut’s Hut Feasts Meal 2 for two makes for the perfect lunch
or dinner date. Pay only P299 to get 2 personal pizzas, 2 main dishes, 2 sides
and 2 glasses of your preferred drinks and save P334.

Meanwhile, foursomes can select from three meal sets. A good choice is Meal 5,
which has a family sized pizza, 2 main dishes, 5 sides and a pitcher of your
preferred drink for only P619, which saves you P491.

Gather parties of six for Meal 9, which has 2 family pizzas, 4 main dishes, 6
sides and a pitcher of your preferred drink for P1,099, and save P816. Groups
of eight can save P1,132 on Meal 11, which has 2 family pizzas, 6 main dishes,
12 sides and 2 pitchers of preferred drinks for only P1,399. Finally, Meal 12
serves 10 persons, with 2 Blowout Pizzas, 4 main dishes, 12 sides and 2
pitchers of preferred drinks at only P1,999, saving you P811.

Getting to choose your delicious and satisfying Pizza Hut favorites at a very
affordable price is finally possible. Say “Yes to freedom!” in creating your
own Hut Feast, and visit a Pizza Hut outlet near you starting July 7. “Like” www.facebook.com/pizzahutphilippines or
log on to www.pizzahut.com.ph for
more details. You can also follow @PizzaHutPhils on Twitter and Instagram, or
simply call 911-1111 (Metro Manila) today!

Bb.Pilipinas Universe Maxene Medina is present during the launching last July 1 at Pizza Hut Kia Theatre branch.

Pizza Hut, a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM), delivers more pizza,
pasta and wings than any other restaurant in the world. Pizza Hut’s success all
over the world is grounded on its steadfast belief and uncompromising drive in
providing customers the best in terms of product quality, service, cleanliness,
value, and most importantly, taste.